JANUARY 19, 2020 | St. Petersburg, FL – The St. Pete Young Professionals (SPYP), a leading young professional organization, is pleased to announce their 2021 Executive Board. Brittany Ranew, Sales Associate at Premier Sotheby’s International Realty will serve as Chair. Ranew has previously served as Events Chair.
“I am beyond thrilled to serve as Chair for 2021! Being involved in this organization for the past three years has been one of the highlights of moving to St Pete for me. It has made me feel like a part of the community, like I am truly making an impact. I have met so many amazing people. Since I have personally experienced the direct benefits in my life and business while being a part of SPYP, it makes me feel more responsibility to share this insight with others, to encourage young professionals around the area to get involved so that they can see the difference too. My goal is to empower all our members to be ambassadors for the group so that others will join us and have their lives enriched as well.” ? Brittany and her executive board of 15 young professionals look forward to sharing their renewed enthusiasm for the group in order to significantly grow its reach in the community. They hope to provide fresh ideas and new and unique ways for members to get involved on a deeper level. “The St. Pete Young Professionals have a special place in our community. They help celebrate the diverse and funky culture we love and work to cultivate the kind of business community they want to be part of for years to come,” said Chris Steinocher, St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO.
The 2021 St. Pete Young Professionals Executive Board includes:
Brittany Ranew, Chair
The James Museum
Patricia Clynes, Immediate Past Chair
The James Museum
Rachel Bozich, Programming Chair
Tampa General Hospital
Jessica Duxstad, Community Service Chair
CBIZ
Sophia Eden, Leadership Chair
Women’s Tennis Association
Chris Griffin, Membership Chair
City of St. Petersburg
John Harrison Jr., Advocacy Co-Chair
Brown & Brown Insurance
Lauren Highland, Events Chair
H&R Block
Emily Lehman, Marketing Co-Chair
Stetson University College of Law – Juris Doctor Candidate, 2023
Annie Leshko, Advocacy Chair
Sixth Judicial Circuit
Bailey Martindale, Marketing Chair
Branded Communication
Shelby Meaders, Diversity & Inclusion Co-Chair
Department of Children and Families
Kelsey Nolan, Community Service Co-Chair
McKinsey & Company
Brianna Ray, Diversity & Inclusion Chair
Pinellas County Schools
Alec Snider, Membership Co-Chair
Fairway Independent Mortgage
Malynda Washington, Connect Chair
The James Museum
About the St. Pete Young Professionals
Established in 2006, St. Pete Young Professionals is a young professional council within the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce. St. Pete Young Professionals is for young professionals interested in business networking, social events, professional development, and community service supporting the economic development and community vitality of St. Petersburg. Learn more at stpete.com/SPYP.
About the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce®
The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce®, originally founded in 1899, now serves over 1,300 member businesses and organizations. Continually identifying ways to create and enhance opportunities to do business in St. Petersburg, the Chamber works to improve the local economic climate and to build a thriving business environment. The Chamber represents perspectives of local business in St. Petersburg, providing and fostering leadership on important business and community issues. Information is available at stpete.com.